Supporting the company across its portfolio of business-and-industry, heritage, leisure, education and healthcare sector businesses, Mark will help with menu development, training, culinary communications, team engagement and motivation.

As a champion of nurturing talent, the award-winning chef will also be offering CH&Co’s own chefs the opportunity to complete stages at his various establishments, including his flagship restaurant, Rocksalt.

‘He will work well with us at all levels inspiring our kitchen teams to innovate and develop their own careers.’

Mark (pictured centre), added: ‘The thing that excites me most is how many different businesses there are in the CH&Co Group. Each has its own challenges and I’m looking forward to developing talent in all areas.’